Lemont RD over Des P Riv Canal RR
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.30 M S Dupage CO · Structure no. 016250400000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,352 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lemont RD over Des P Riv Canal RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lemont RD over Des P Riv Canal RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,400 by 2046. The structure is 3,352 ft (1,021.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lemont RD over Des P Riv Canal RR built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lemont RD over Des P Riv Canal RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Lemont RD over Des P Riv Canal RR carry?
About 24,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lemont RD over Des P Riv Canal RR?
The structure is 3,352 ft (1,021.7 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Lemont RD over Des P Riv Canal RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.